Legislative Assistant

Rep. Charlie Crist (D-FL) is seeking an industrious, innovative and extremely hard-working, experienced Legislative Assistant for his Washington, DC office.  This position will handle a diverse portfolio of issues for a member of the Appropriations Committee and the Science, Space, and Technology Committee.  This staff person will be responsible for managing the Congressman’s legislative priorities and bills; handling all matters that arise in their portfolio including vote recommendations, committee hearings and markups, drafting and introducing legislation, amendments, writing letters, and offering cosponsor recommendations; taking stakeholder meetings; and all other LA responsibilities. This is a fast-paced office that operates based on teamwork, cooperation and appreciation of one another.  This is not an entry-level position.

We are hiring immediately so the candidate must be able to jump right into the Appropriations process. The salary range for this position is $70-90k, depending on experience. The position is open immediately and applications are accepted on a rolling basis.  To apply, send your resume, cover letter and two professional writing samples in a single PDF to: Jobs.FL13@mail.house.gov

The office is an equal opportunity employer; we do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, gender identity or expression or sexual orientation.